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If you make pesto<\/a> as often as I do, you’ve undoubtedly pondered the best way to freeze\u00a0pesto<\/a>. We’ve all seen, and probably tried, the ice cube tray method to freeze\u00a0pesto<\/a>. Don’t get me wrong, that is a fail-proof technique for those who love pre-portioned condiments and consistently use the same amount of pesto<\/a> each time they reach for it.<\/p>\n But what if, like me, you just want to defrost enough pesto<\/a> for a couple of chicken breasts? Or, maybe to slather on a slice of that gorgeous loaf of bread you can’t resist? (Is it just me??)<\/p>\n Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. This is hands down the best way to freeze pesto<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”About Recipe” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_image=”https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/recipe_illustration_02-1.png” background_size=”initial” custom_margin=”||-130px|||” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px||” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”||0px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Actor||||||||” text_text_color=”#727272″ text_font_size=”30px” header_3_font=”Actor|600|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#727272″ header_3_font_size=”34px” text_orientation=”center” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#cccccc” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”80px” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”327px” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” link_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#01966c” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_line_height=”2em” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The trouble I have with using the ice cube tray method to freeze pesto is that I don’t always want an ice cube sized amount of pesto<\/a>. I want to have a little control over my portioning.<\/p>\n This technique is different in that it involves freezing the pesto<\/a> as a thin sheet, allowing me to break off as much, or as little, as I’d like at a time.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ admin_label=”Amazon Affiliate” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” custom_padding=”|||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000Q5I6UK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=frostedkale23-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000Q5I6UK&linkId=b9e7cf6661651b9e512a5b802ee4ee08″ link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” link_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#01966c” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_line_height=”2em” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Because the frozen sheet of pesto<\/a> is thin, it is easy to break off a small bit to spread on toast or a sandwich, enough for a couple of salmon steaks, or a big chunk for a bowl of pasta.<\/p>\n I like having the freedom of choice when I freeze pesto, what can I say. 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Spoon the pesto onto the wax paper.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2718-scaled.jpeg” alt=”freeze pesto, how to freeze pesto, how to store pesto, store leftover pesto, pesto recipe” title_text=”IMG_2718″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” filter_saturate=”120%” filter_brightness=”108%” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#01966c” header_font=”Actor||||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_5_font=”Actor||||||||” header_5_text_align=”center” header_5_font_size=”20px” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”36px||36px|” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.1)” border_width_bottom=”1px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Spread pesto evenly in the dish.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2720-scaled.jpeg” title_text=”IMG_2720″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” filter_saturate=”120%” filter_brightness=”108%” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#01966c” header_font=”Actor||||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_5_font=”Actor||||||||” header_5_text_align=”center” header_5_font_size=”20px” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”36px||36px|” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.1)” border_width_bottom=”1px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Place a second sheet of wax paper over the top of the pesto and gently press to smooth out the surface.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/frostedkale.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2725-2-scaled.jpeg” title_text=”IMG_2725″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” filter_saturate=”120%” filter_brightness=”108%” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#01966c” header_font=”Actor||||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_5_font=”Actor||||||||” header_5_text_align=”center” header_5_font_size=”20px” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”36px||36px|” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.1)” border_width_bottom=”1px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Freeze pesto for at least 4 hours (or overnight). Once frozen, remove the dish from the freezer and carefully lift the pesto out of the dish by pulling up on the wax paper.<\/p>\n Gently peel the paper from either side and slide the sheet of frozen pesto into a large plastic freezer bag. Voila! 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